Sines are one of a growing number of world class bands that have popped up around Adelaide in the last few years. Their melodic post metal/alternative rock sound is deceptively complex – their dynamic songs are built on the intricate rhythms and locked in grooves of bass player Lenny Regione and drummer Zed Crawford. Guitarists Matt Gelling and Caspar Hawksley create effects-laden sound-scapes that often explode into heavy and distorted chords and riffing in the choruses and bridges. Their well constructed solos alternate between jazzy and melodic fare to fiery shredding.

Their set consisted of their first single ‘Til It’s Over’ and a selection of songs from their forthcoming self-titled album. ‘Til It’s Over’ builds to an explosive chorus featuring singer Caitlyn Hearne’s powerful and bluesy vocal. She has a keen ear for a melody and adds a soulful aspect to the band’s sound. Set highlight ‘Rescue’ is reminiscent of European Gothic metal bands like Lacuna Coil or Delain.  The chorus vocal melody soars over a bed of atmospheric guitars and builds to a catharsis driven by Zed Crawford’s machine gun like double kick. Set closer ‘Hold On’ is a heavy alternative rock song with an anthemic chorus that will stick in your head for days.

The band is tight and well rehearsed and their intensity was right on from the opening notes of their set. The crowd in Jack & Jill’s Basement Bar received the band enthusiastically and most were on their feet and moving by the time the last song finished. Fans of bands like Deftones, Lacuna Coil and A Perfect Circle would find plenty to enjoy here, as would anyone who likes their music heavy and melodic.